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Ben Simmons is officially back in the NBA. The Kings have signed Simmons, according to the NBA’s transaction log, four days after his agreement with Sacramento was first reported. Simmons is expected to receive a one-year deal worth roughly $3.5 million, the veteran minimum for a player with his NBA experience. The former No. 1 […] The post Kings officially sign Ben Simmons appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Kings are reportedly interested in trading for Jalen Duren, but there are still a lot of moving parts.
The Sacramento Kings reportedly passed on a chance to trade Zach LaVine for Trae Young.
Before they reached an agreement to sign free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga, the Timberwolves explored the possibility of trying to recruit forward Sasha Vezenkov back stateside, league sources tell Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link). Vezenkov, 31, signed with the Kings in 2023 on the heels of being named the EuroLeague’s MVP with […]
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN’s Tim MacMahon to break down the latest on the fallout from the Clippers’ punishment following the NBA’s probe into their dealings with Kawhi. The guys talk about how some key league history indicates what may be to come, why LA got into this situation and what may have been known by Kawhi. Next, the guys tackle Amen Thompson’s extension with the Rockets before talking Ben Simmons signs with the Kings. 0:00 Intro 0:27 Updates on fallout from Clippers’ punishme...
A new Sacramento Kings rumor claims the team had the chance to move Zach LaVine last season for a four-time […]
The Sacramento Kings raised eyebrows by taking a chance on Ben Simmons this summer. After missing the entire 2025-26 NBA campaign, the three-time All-Star is set to return on a one-year, $3.5 million contract after reportedly impressing general manager Scott Perry. In a recent appearance on The Matt & Kayla Show, Simmons’ former LSU coach [...]
September 8: Simmons has officially signed with the Kings, per NBA.com’s transaction log. September 4: Former No. 1 overall pick Ben Simmons has reached an agreement to sign with the Kings, his agents tell ESPN’s Shams Charania and Marc J. Spears (Twitter link). According to Charania and Spears, Simmons will be signing a one-year, $3.5MM […]
Sasha Vezenkov’s NBA career lasted only one season, but the Olympiacos star believes his experience with the Sacramento Kings ultimately made him a better player. Vezenkov arrived in Sacramento in 2023 after establishing himself among Europe’s elite players. However, his role under Mike Brown proved limited during the 2023-24 season. He appeared in 42 games, […] The post Sasha Vezenkov reflects on difficult Kings experience appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Sacramento Kings' interest in Jalen Duren isn't going anywhere.
It was Russell Westbrook last season. This time, Ben Simmons is getting a chance to prove himself with the Sacramento Kings. The 2018 Rookie of the Year has found a new lease on his NBA career after signing a one-year, $3.5 million veteran minimum deal with the Kings. He has not played in an NBA [...]
Ben Simmons is reportedly taking three-point attempts in live play during Sacramento Kings training camp, according to his godfather, signaling a potentially significant change for a player whose reluctance to shoot from beyond the arc has been a defining part of his NBA career. Speaking on Matt and Kayla on Sactown Sports 1140, Simmons’ godfather […] The post Ben Simmons takes threes in live play during Kings camp appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
As Ben Simmons prepares for his NBA comeback with the Kings, his godfather shared a reassuring update on which skills the guard has been working on.
The panel debate Is this one of the worst-run franchises in the NBA? The Panel Debate Kings break down how this team has drafted talented players but failed to keep them, build around them, or turn that talent into long-term success. We debate the biggest front-office mistakes, wasted talent, bad decisions, and why this franchise may have no clear path forward. Is there any hope left, or is another rebuild the only answer? 🔴 Full Episode:https://www.youtube.com/live/TmvCsyt0uyI 📅 Live Episodes...
In 1979, Jerry Buss walked into the Forum having just purchased the Lakers, Kings, and the arena itself for $67.5 million. One of his first moves wasn’t a trade or a coaching hire. It was making sure the front-office secretary knew every player by name, every birthday, every personal detail that mattered. That secretary became […] The post Lakers Face Major Concern as Ex-LA Legend Makes Harsh Jerry Buss Era Comparison: “So Corporate” appeared first on EssentiallySports .
On Sunday, May 13, 2001, the Los Angles Lakers completed their four-game sweep of the Sacramento Kings in the 2nd round of the NBA playoffs. A month and a half later, on the same day that they drafted Gerald Wallace, the Kings traded Jason Williams and Nick Anderson to the Vancouver Grizzlies for Mike Bibby and Brent Price. A few weeks after that, Chris Webber agreed to a long-term contract to remain in Sacramento. Let’s Kings basketball! The trade was an absolute shocker. While the Lakers ser...
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Ben Simmons is getting another opportunity in the NBA after agreeing to a one-year, minimum-salary contract with the Sacramento Kings. The former No. 1 overall pick did not play during the 2025-26 season while focusing on getting healthy. Sacramento’s interest reportedly increased after Simmons impressed against NBA players at an Australian national team mini-camp. “Once […] The post Ben Simmons ready to revive NBA career appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
We’re back with Season 4, Episode 85, where Jeff Teague, DJ Wells, and B Hen react to Ben Simmons making his return to the NBA, and joining the Sacramento Kings. B Hen is HYPE for Ben to be back, and is looking forward to watching him play. The guys then react to Chris Paul saying he felt DISRESPECTED by the Los Angeles Clippers last season, as well as to Kevin Durant saying that James Harden is the third best shooting guard in NBA history behind Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Lastly, the guy...
The Sacramento Kings believe that Ben Simmons still has what it takes to be in the NBA. On Friday, Simmons’ comeback to the league became official after he signed a one-year deal. It was his mission this summer to prove he can still be an asset to a team. According to reports, the Kings do [...]
Ben Simmons agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Sacramento Kings after spending the 2025-26 season away from the NBA. The former No. 1 overall pick is hoping to revive his career and prove that he can still contribute at the highest level. But his return to the league did not exactly receive [...]
Former No. 1 overall pick Ben Simmons agreed to a one-year, minimum-salary contract with the Kings on Friday after he didn’t play at all in 2025/26, having spent some time away from the court and making an effort to get fully healthy. Marc J. Spears of ESPN’s Andscape, one of the reporters who broke the […]
A federal appeals court ruled Thursday that Bonneville International Corp. was within its rights to fire Grant Napear after he responded to DeMarcus Cousins on social media by saying “All Lives Matter” in the midst of the nationwide protests around the death of George Floyd. Now, the former Sacramento Kings announcer might try to take…
Ben Simmons‘ one-year absence from the NBA has come to an end after he finally found a team in the Sacramento Kings. The former No. 1 overall pick last played for the Los Angeles Clippers during the 2024-25 season, and many thought it marked the beginning of a resurgence after several down years since leaving [...]
The Denver Nuggets lost an important player in free agency, but they quickly replaced him with DeMar DeRozan. The six-time All-Star signed a one-year, $3.9 million contract with the Western Conference contenders following a buyout with the Sacramento Kings, where he spent the last two seasons. He reportedly forfeited around $15 million from his supposed [...]